Duration: One Year Full-Time – September to MayCoordinator: lucydundon@scfe.ie

This comprehensive program offers an essential blend of Dance, Music Vocal performance and Acting modules for the student who aspires to a career in Music Theatre Performance.

This course is designed to develop each performers unique potential and broaden their understanding of the world of Musical Theatre.

The focus is on building a comprehensive knowledge of technique and performance skills and develop their coompetence and ability as a professional performer.

“SCFE really prepared me, both mentally and physically for the realities of a career in dance. I have since performed and choreographed with Dance Theatre of Ireland across Europe and in China.”
Aisling Ríannon

“A combination of a strong core group of teachers and ample opportunity to links within the wider professional dance industry set the tone from which the rest of my career prospered. Karla Holden Professional Dancer, Choreographer and Lecturer in DCU.

Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 5 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes. Former learners have progressed to Irish and international universities. In Ireland this includes the B.A. (Hons) in Irish Music and Dance and the B.A. (Hons) in Voice and Dance in the University of Limerick. Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced. Please visit www.qqi.ie or www.cao.ie for the most up to date information.

COURSE COMPONENTS

SINGING
Exploring a range of musical genre and vocal training with an emphasis on timing, and dynamics for solo and ensemble work.

ACTING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
Developing the essential knowledge, skills and understanding of the craft of the performer.

JAZZ DANCE
Fundamentals of Jazz Dance styles including West End, Broadway, Fosse and Street Dance. Learning about the principles of alignment, flexibility, torso articulation, floor work and coordination.

TAP DANCE
Tap dance skills with an emphasis on rhythm, dynamics and performance.

SINGING
Exploring a range of musical genre and vocal training with an emphasis on timing, and dynamics for solo and ensemble work.

ACTING SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
Developing the essential knowledge, skills and understanding of the craft of the performer.

JAZZ DANCE
Fundamentals of Jazz Dance styles including West End, Broadway, Fosse and Street Dance. Learning about the principles of alignment, flexibility, torso articulation, floor work and coordination.

TAP DANCE
Tap dance skills with an emphasis on rhythm, dynamics and performance.

Related Courses

Course Features

• Learners will showcase their skills throughout the year culminating in the end of year Musical Production
• Attendance at performances of Dance and Theatre
• Workshops from Industry Specialists in Theatre and Dance
• Work experience in a variety of settings

• Learners will showcase their skills throughout the year culminating in the end of year Musical Production
• Attendance at performances of Dance and Theatre
• Workshops from Industry Specialists in Theatre and Dance
• Work experience in a variety of settings

Career and Progression Opportunities

Employment as:

Dancer and Performer in Theatre and Film.

Educational Progression

Former learners have progressed to the University of Limerick, The London School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban, London Studio Centre, Arts Educational, Urdang Academy, Experimental Circus Space Austria, Tilburg Academy Holland, Scottish Contemporary Dance, Guilford School of Acting and to the Universities of Leeds, Chichester, Bath Spa and Roehampton.

Employment as:

Dancer and Performer in Theatre and Film.

Educational Progression

Former learners have progressed to the University of Limerick, The London School of Contemporary Dance, Trinity Laban, London Studio Centre, Arts Educational, Urdang Academy, Experimental Circus Space Austria, Tilburg Academy Holland, Scottish Contemporary Dance, Guilford School of Acting and to the Universities of Leeds, Chichester, Bath Spa and Roehampton.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent,

LCA or relevant experience

Learners should have a high degree of motivation and a passionate interest in Performing. Some previous experience is beneficial but not essential.

udition and Interview

Mature applicants welcome

Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.

Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or equivalent,

LCA or relevant experience

Learners should have a high degree of motivation and a passionate interest in Performing. Some previous experience is beneficial but not essential.